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Subtract 9/48 from 84/50

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 9/48

84/50 - 9/48 is 597/400.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
   84/50 = 84 × 24/50 × 24 = 2016/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   9/48 = 9 × 25/48 × 25 = 225/1200
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2016/1200 - 225/1200 = 2016 - 225/1200 = 1791/1200
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 597/400
6. In mixed form: 1197/400

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